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“Differences in sex development” (DSD) – why it’s a big deal at the Olympics


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The controversy surrounding Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s rare sex development condition has sparked fierce debate over gender and has, more crucially, led to a wildfire of misinformation about her eligibility to compete as a woman. On Asia First, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman ask Dr Ben Ng, Endocrinologist, Arden Endocrinology Specialist Clinic, Mount Elizabeth-Novena Specialist Centre about DSD, how prevalent it is, and the advantages and disadvantages of having one foot on either side of this unique condition. 

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